“Consumed by guilt over the accidental death of a couple, an eccentric Philadelphia philanthropist (Richard Gere, yes, that Richard Gere) provides financial assistance to their pregnant daughter (Dakota Fanning, yes, that Dakota Fanning) and her new husband (Theo James, uh huh).” Originally titled Franny, this 2015 drama film was written and directed by Andrew Renzi. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released in the United States this past January through a limited release.

Category: 2016 - Feature Length Indie Film of the Year

See others nominated in this category

2017

The Dark Military

Viva Amiga: The Story of a Beautiful Machine

2016

Beer Runners

2015

Love & Terror on the Howling Plains of Nowhere

Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie

2014

Adjust Your Tracking

The Suspect

2013

Detonator

This Time Tomorrow

2012

Mancation: Directed by Frank Vain

Alpha Girls: Directed by Tony Trov and Johnny Zito

Maybe We Can Go To Hollywood